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Which Specialist Should I Consult For Vertigo?

Hi I have experience vertigo quite often a couple times a year I am out of commission for days I need to find a specialist in this field I am in Broomfield, Colorado I just had a epsoide last week that lasted 4 days still every morning I feel a little lightheaded when I get up Can you point me in the direction for this condition?
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Hello,

There are many causes of vertigo. ENT causes
1.Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
2. Acute labyrinthitis.
3. Vestibular neuronitis
4. Meniere's disease
5. Middle ear infection
6. Eustachian tube blockage.
Cardiac causes
1. Myocardial infarction.
2. Postural hypotension.
3. Heart arrhythmia
4. Heart blocks
Neurological causes
1. Intracranial bleeds.
2. Lacunar infracts.
3. Infection.
4. Meningitis.
Other cause like anemia, hypothyroidism, autonomic neuropathy etcetera. Please consult your physician he will examine system-wise and diagnose which system involved and treat you accordingly.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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Which Specialist Should I Consult For Vertigo?

Hello, There are many causes of vertigo. ENT causes 1.Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) 2. Acute labyrinthitis. 3. Vestibular neuronitis 4. Meniere s disease 5. Middle ear infection 6. Eustachian tube blockage. Cardiac causes 1. Myocardial infarction. 2. Postural hypotension. 3. Heart arrhythmia 4. Heart blocks Neurological causes 1. Intracranial bleeds. 2. Lacunar infracts. 3. Infection. 4. Meningitis. Other cause like anemia, hypothyroidism, autonomic neuropathy etcetera. Please consult your physician he will examine system-wise and diagnose which system involved and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu